    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [October 8, 2004]
    [Pages 2421-2422]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Egypt
    October 8, 2004

        I condemn in the strongest possible terms the vicious terrorist
    attacks in Egypt yesterday. By targeting Muslims and Jews, Egyptians and
    Israelis, and women and children, the terrorists have shown their total
    contempt for all human life and for all human values. These acts show
    yet again why the civilized world must stand together

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    against the forces of terror and defeat this evil.
        On behalf of the American people, I express condolences to all who
    lost loved ones and to the people of Egypt and of Israel. I commend the
    cooperation between Israel and Egypt to help the victims and their
    families. The United States stands ready to provide assistance to the
    Government of Egypt as it brings the perpetrators of these acts to
    justice.